Women's sports
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The participation of women and girls in sports, physical fitness, and exercise has existed throughout history. However, participation rates and activities vary in accordance with nation, era, geograph
Roman women engaged in sports. Mosaic at the Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina in Sicily.
A Greek bronze figurine depicting a woman running. The bare right breast is indicative of her being an athlete.
Chinese ladies playing cuju, by the Ming dynasty painter Du Jin
Women playing ice hockey in Canada between 1888 and 1893
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A sport is a physical activity or game, often competitive and organised, that maintains or improves physical ability and skills. Sport may provide enjoyment to participants and entertainment to specta
Women's sports
…The participation of women and girls in sports, physical fitness, and exercise has existed throughout history. However, participation rates and activities vary in accordance with nation, era…
Sport in childhood. Association football, shown above, is a team sport which also provides opportunities to nurture physical fitness and social interaction skills.
The 2005 London Marathon: running races, in their various specialties, represent the oldest and most traditional form of sport.
The International Olympic Committee recognises some board games as sports, including chess.
Show jumping, an equestrian sport